Chinese Olympic gold medalists Su Yiming and Gu Ailing have made impressive strides at the FIS World Cup in Laax, Switzerland. On Wednesday, both athletes advanced through their respective qualifying rounds, setting the stage for thrilling semifinal and final events.
Su Yiming, 20, who clinched a silver medal in men’s snowboard slopestyle at the Beijing Winter Olympics, secured his spot in the semifinals by finishing sixth in Heat One with a score of 70.47 points. Competing against nearly 100 snowboarders in the second slopestyle event of the season, Su showcased his exceptional skills and determination.
Meanwhile, in the women’s freeski slopestyle qualifying round, double Olympic champion Gu Ailing, also known as Eileen Gu, dominated the field. She topped the leaderboard with a score of 78.20 points, earning her a place in the finals. Gu’s performance continues to highlight her prominence in the sport and her potential for further victories.
The achievements of Su and Gu have garnered widespread attention, inspiring young athletes around the world. As the competition progresses, fans eagerly await their upcoming performances in Laax.
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Su, Gu get past qualifying rounds at Slopestyle World Cup in Laax
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